Marathon world record progression Kelvin Kiptum during his world record run at the 2023 Chicago marathon with 2:00:35 Mary Keitany during her women-only world record run at the 2017 …

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Dec 9, 2025 · Here’s all you need to know about the marathon world record and the world’s fastest marathon times runners. We’ve got lists of the out-right fastest marathons, including …

Feb 12, 2025 · If you’ve ever run a marathon—or even thought about it—you know it’s a beast. So when someone runs 26.2 miles at a pace that looks more like a bike computer than a human …

See the men's marathon record progression. The current women's marathon world record is held by Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya. She shocked the running world by smashing the record on …

Jan 27, 2025 · We discuss the new men's marathon world record and give you a detailed analysis of Kelvin Kiptum’s marathon world record performance at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.

Oct 8, 2023 · Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men's marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, winning in 2 hours, 35 seconds to best the previous mark by more than 30 seconds.

Oct 13, 2024 · Chepngetich went out in 64:16 for the half -- the #5 half marathon time ever -- and came back in 65:40 to take almost two minutes off Tigst Assefa's 2:11:53 world record from …

Marathon: Women's and Men's World Records 42.195 kilometers of sweat, struggle, and triumph. The marathon captivates as much as it exhausts. This legendary event, which originated in …

Nov 1, 2024 · Explore the history and legacy of the marathon, the 42.195km endurance challenge that has captivated the world of athletics for over a century.

Aug 9, 2024 · The first officially ratified ‘world record’ – up until that point they were ‘world bests’. The Kenyan broke the 2.05 barrier on the notoriously fast Berlin course, setting up a run of …

Oct 8, 2023 · Relive Kelvin Kiptum's record-breaking performance at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, where he set the world record to win it in 2 hours and 35 seconds.

Mar 16, 2024 · The current Marathon World Record for men is 2:01:39, set by Eliud Kipchoge in 2018. In the world of long-distance running, the Marathon World Record is the ultimate goal …

2 days ago · To understand the significance of this moment, it helps to understand the magnitude of Kipchoge's success. As well as those Olympic titles, Kipchoge's honours have included a …

Dec 3, 2024 · Discover the fascinating history of marathon world records! From the origins of the 26.2-mile race to the fastest times ever run, this guide takes you on a journey through the …

Kelvin Kiptum runs a world record of 2:00:35 to win the Chicago Marathon (© Getty Images) Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum became the first athlete to break 2:01 in a record-eligible marathon, …

Marathon World Records (men) Getting Closer to under two hours An official sub-2 hour marathon appears to be getting closer to reality (see our poll about it). In the 2023 Chicago marathon …

Oct 8, 2023 · Kelvin Kiptum’s world marathon record of 2:00:35 set in Chicago last year has been ratified. Kenya’s Kiptum became the first athlete to break 2:01 in a record-eligible marathon, …

Dec 11, 2024 · Running world records capture the absolute pinnacle of human performance, showcasing what can happen when hard work, grit, and sometimes a bit of luck collide. This …

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich took almost two minutes off the world record* at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in 2:09:56 on Sunday …

Dec 16, 2024 · It’s now official—Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich has rewritten the history books. Her world record-setting time of 2:09:56, achieved at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, …

Apr 26, 2025 · Sabastian Sawe used smart tactics to pull away for the men's title in the London Marathon, while Tigst Assefa smashed the women’s-only world record.

Oct 8, 2023 · Marathon world record progression explained World record s in the marathon are ratified by World Athletics, the international governing body for the sport of athletics . The late …

The quest to shatter the world marathon record is relentless, with the elusive sub-2-hour mark in an official race setting the ultimate benchmark. Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya currently clinches the …

Apr 23, 2023 · On her marathon debut, Hassan came back from losing touch before halfway to take victory as Kiptum just missed out on Eliud Kipchoge's world record. Find out all the …

An official from Guinness World Records was present to confirm the record breaking event and presented certificates to the five new record holders, who were selected from more than 400 …

The Boston Marathon is considered the site of several national records, yet this course is invalid for the world record because it is point-to-point with a greater than allowable elevation drop, …

Oct 28, 2025 · It was an affair that lasted 6 hours, 39 minutes, and it tied another Game 3 at Dodger Stadium – the Dodgers’ 3-2 win over the Red Sox in 2018 – for the longest, by innings, …